I’ve heard of the Mitsubishi Delica, and I’ve seen some sold in the USA in the 80s. But they weren’t sold as the Delica. They’re usually sold as the Mitsubishi Van or the Mitsubishi D series, etc. And I’ve never seen one in pickup truck form. They were either cargo vans or people carriers.

This is definitely a direct import from Japan (right hand drive). Delicas (mostly turbo-diesel 4WD vans) have become very popular In Vancouver over the past few years. All are RHD imports – they have to be at least 15 years old to be exempt from Canadian federal safety standards. This is the first flatbed I’ve seen as well – got a quick shot while stopped at a light.

For some reason, the Delica, as sold in the USA and possibly Canada, were never offered in anything other than cargo van or people carrier. Nor were they offered with diesel engines or turbo diesel engines. Why that was the case, I don’t know.

Jim – note the rear (dual) wheels are smaller than the fronts to lower the tray height. I would expect this to be rated to carry around 2200lb.

They were sold with gas motors as well as diesel, usually a 2- or 2.4-litre. They are fairly low-geared to be able to take the weight, but maintain highway speeds (ok not 80mph) ok until they get to a hill.

This would’ve been awesome here in North America. If you don’t want a behemoth Ford F series pickup, a Chevy/GMC full-sized truck, or a Dodge Ram D350, but one big enough to live comfortably for a few days, then this looks like the right size.

I’ve seen that same job box in the box of a 2010 Chev 1500 and thought it was a bit overkill. The guy had it sticking above the cab about six inches. In the back of a delcia mini it really looks huge.
I live on a huge tourist trap route heading into Peggy’s cove Nova Scotia and there is a mini here that’s made up to look like a lighthouse.